Winch-out service in Houston, TX

Winch-out service in Houston pulls cars from ditches, mud, soft shoulders and tight spots. We pull the car out first, check it, then load it safely. Our winch-out add-on is $150, quoted before we start.

When you need a winch-out

  • Your car slid into a ditch
  • The wheels are spinning in mud or sand
  • A tire is stuck on a curb or ramp
  • The car is stuck in a flooded or soft spot
  • You slid off a driveway
  • The car is blocked in a tight space
  • The car is on its side or at an angle
  • A tow truck cannot reach the car directly

How a winch-out works

  1. 1Call or textTell us where you are and how the car is stuck.
  2. 2Price quoted firstWe quote the tow and the winch-out before we start.
  3. 3Plan the pullThe driver checks anchor points and the ground.
  4. 4Winch the car outA slow, steady pull avoids damage to the car.
  5. 5Load and deliverOnce safe, the car is loaded and taken where you want.

Winch-out options and costs in Houston

Winch-out$150 (our add-on)

For cars out of reach of a normal hook-up.

Flatbed tow after the pull$125 plus $5 a mile (our price)

A 12-mile tow is about $185.

Dollies$50 (our price)

For cars that cannot roll.

Typical winch-out elsewhere$100–$400 (usually)

Difficult recoveries cost more.

Typical Houston ranges for planning. Your written price comes after we see the job.

What changes the price

  • How deep the car is stuck.
  • Terrain such as mud, water or a steep ditch.
  • Time spent winching.
  • Truck size.
  • Time of day.
  • Distance for the tow after.

See the full cost guide →

Good to know in Houston

Houston’s flat land and clay soil turn muddy fast after rain. Cars slide into ditches along rural roads and drainage ditches. Flooded streets also trap cars, so never drive into water, and call from a safe place.

Winching on public roads must follow Texas tow rules, and drivers must hold a TDLR license. Move Over rules apply when we are working on the shoulder.

Questions about winch-outs

Can you pull my car out of a ditch?

Yes, if we can reach it. We check the ground and plan the pull to avoid damage.

Will the winch damage my car?

We use straps and rated anchor points to keep the pull gentle.

What if my car is flooded?

Do not start it. Water in the engine can ruin it. Call us for a tow.

How much does a winch-out cost?

Our winch-out add-on is $150. The tow after is priced separately.

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